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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

As a biology graduate you have a variety of careers available to you, including nature conservation, microbiology, genetic counsellor, researcher and medical representative.  As there are lots of options, it can be difficult deciding, so this guide and the careers team can help. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement, which will look fantastic on your CV and increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at a earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse Opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Biology students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 31/10/2025Location: UK Nationwide.TheControl Officer roleis a diverse, exciting, and complex employment area which directs and supports operations both in the UK and around the world. The three key employment areas are Terminal Air Traffic Control (providing an ATC service at an airfield), Area Control (working alongside civilian Air Traffic Controllers […]
  • Closing Date: 21/10/2025Location: UK Nationwide.At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – East.,England – Greater London.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.Mott MacDonald is a unique company to work for, combining heritage, vision and values into an ethos that encourages innovative thinking and career progression in technical, management or commercial/client-facing directions, or a […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – East.,England – Greater London.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.Shape a Sustainable Future. Drive Positive Change. Make Every Project Matter.At Mott MacDonald, we’re more than a consultancy—we’re a purpose-driven community of passionate […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,Scotland.,Wales.Engineer a Better Tomorrow – For People, Planet, and ProgressAt Mott MacDonald, we’re more than just an engineering, management, and development consultancy—we’re a purpose-driven community of passionate individuals committed to shaping a better future. As a wholly […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Protect Nature. Shape Sustainable Development. Build a Better Future.At Mott MacDonald, we work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making a meaningful societal impact in the communities we […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – East.,England – Greater London.,England – South East.,UK Nationwide.Protect Nature. Shape Sustainable Development. Build a Better Future.At Mott MacDonald, we work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making a meaningful societal impact in the communities we serve. It’s our people who […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – East Midlands.,England – Greater London.,UK Nationwide.You will be joining our Human Factors team based in the railways division and will optimise human well-being and overall system performance of predominately railways in order to improve comfort, health, safety and productivity. We also work on projects in a range […]
  • Closing Date: 07/12/2025Location: UK Nationwide. Ark is a charity working to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – join us by refusing to accept this as the status quo. […]
  • Closing Date: 07/12/2025Location: UK Nationwide. Ark is a charity working to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – join us by refusing to accept this as the status quo. […]
  • Closing Date: 07/12/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Ark is a charity working to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – join us by refusing to accept this as the status quo. By […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: UK Nationwide.‘Better’ Starts HereStarting salary: £32,000 plus an annual bonus Location: ChippenhamDuration: 2 YearsAt this time, for our Early Careers roles, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in joining our team.Are you an […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: UK Nationwide.‘Better’ Starts HereStarting salary: £32,000 plus an annual bonus Location: ChippenhamDuration: 2 YearsAt this time, for our Early Careers roles, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in joining our team.Are you an […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – East.,England – South East.,England – South West.,Scotland.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is more than just infrastructure—it’s about shaping a future that’s resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. As climate change challenges our environment and communities, civil engineers are at the heart of creating solutions that protect natural […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,Scotland.At Mott MacDonald, we believe in building a better future—one that’s sustainable, inclusive, and driven by meaningful outcomes. Our dynamic and diverse team is united by a shared ambition: to improve society by delivering excellence, embracing digital […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – South East.,England – South West.,Scotland.,UK Nationwide.At Mott MacDonald, we’re committed to shaping a better world—one that’s sustainable, inclusive, and impactful. Our nuclear division plays a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-profile projects that support the transition to a low-carbon, net-zero future. From decommissioning and refurbishment to […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: Scotland.At Mott MacDonald, we’re not just imagining a net-zero future—we’re engineering it. As the energy landscape evolves, we’re helping clients reimagine infrastructure, modernise grid networks, and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system. We’re looking for a Graduate Energy and Decarbonisation Consultant with a background in electrical engineering to join our […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2025Location: England – South East.,England – South West.,Scotland.,UK Nationwide.Our Graduate Building Services Engineers transform empty buildings into safe, comfortable, and visually appealing spaces. Working across mechanical and electrical disciplines, they ensure buildings are efficient, sustainable, and compliant with health and safety standards.What you'll do: Design systems that make buildings functional […]
  • Closing Date: 04/12/2025Location: England – North West. Abbey School is an Independent Special School based in Chester City Centre.  The role of a Learning Mentor is to work with our Teachers, Behaviour Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all […]
  • Closing Date: 04/12/2025Location: England – North West. EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHESTER WE OFFER FULL TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITIESBring your values and passion for working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact in this role. […]

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